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As wonderful as it is to get older Japanese titles localized, Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief might be a tough sell to anyone that didn’t grow up playing PlayStation 2 era games. That isn’t to say that young people wouldn’t enjoy it. But the outdated graphics and repetitive gameplay can easily wear on anyone without a bit of nostalgia to dull the nerves.

Full Review: https://thethirstymage.com/2022/10/24/kamiwaza-way-of-the-thief-on-playstation-review/

i miss the playstation 2 era

Greatest game of all times (and of 2022)

Kamiwaza is full of cryptic and uneven mechanics, and i can't help but love them. you roam around familiar areas robbing similar items while hopping around in plain sight like a maniac and sometimes doing a few main story tasks. the stealth system is incredibly fast-paced and works like a sneak-infused stylish combat system. at points, the time-dependent navigation reminded me of a simplified version of the first Pathologic, where you spend long times walking while thinking of your next two or three big actions in order to optimize time. better yet: Kamiwaza kinda works like an immersive sim. everything you do leaves consequences behind that influence both the gameplay and the route you take in the story. it was surprisingly inventive.